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MEDICAL SERVICES Licensed physicians and nurses provide quality medical services. The medical department is responsible for coordinating the patient's health care with therapy and the dispensing of methadone. Professional medical care assures JBRC patients a full range of preventive and early detection for the management of such conditions as pregnancy, Hepatitis B/C, sexually transmitted diseases, TB and HIV. Providing 24 hour coverage affords our residential patients with emergency access to care as well as ongoing evaluation for illnesses and injuries. A comprehensive physical and history is conducted upon admission as well as annually. Lab tests include, but are not limited to, SMA 12, CBC, RPR, UA, and pregnancy tests. HIV counseling and testing is provided to all admissions and their families. Psychiatric evaluations and ongoing psychotherapy are made available to patients on an as needed basis. The Nursing Unit provides medical seminars for patients and staff, keeping everyone updated on the latest developments and research affecting medical care in drug treatment and HIV/AIDS health care. JBRC offers patients a comprehensive HIV program for prevention, early detection, intervention, risk/harm reduction, and case management. OTHER SERVICES:
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